Internal Audit Director

We are looking for an experienced Internal Audit Director Consultant to lead a comprehensive, risk-focused audit function that supports business goals and strengthens governance across the organization. This Long-term engagement is based in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, and will play a key role in evaluating internal controls, compliance activities, and operational risk across multiple corporate areas. The ideal candidate will bring strong executive communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to adapt audit priorities as business needs and risk exposures evolve.

Responsibilities:

• Design and carry out an internal audit strategy grounded in enterprise risk priorities and aligned with organizational objectives.

• Lead the company’s compliance program activities, including defining scope, maintaining documentation, overseeing testing, and coordinating with external audit partners.

• Assess critical processes across functions such as accounting, treasury, acquisitions, development, lease administration, and other corporate operations to identify control gaps and improvement opportunities.

• Prepare and deliver clear reports and presentations for senior leadership and the Audit Committee on audit results, control issues, and remediation status.

• Track changing business conditions and emerging risk areas, adjusting audit coverage and priorities to address the most significant exposures.

• Partner with external auditors to streamline audit efforts, encourage effective reliance, and reduce redundant testing.

• Advance the internal audit function through the use of data analysis, automation, and recognized best practices.

• Contribute to special reviews, investigations, and strategic assignments requested by executive leadership or the Audit Committee.

• Review IT general controls and application controls in collaboration with technology leaders to improve control design and operating effectiveness.

The ideal candidate will have the following skill set:

• Extensive experience leading internal audit programs, including development and execution of risk-based audit plans.

• Strong background working with senior executives and Audit Committees, with the ability to communicate findings effectively in writing and presentations.

• Demonstrated knowledge of internal controls, compliance frameworks, and audit methodologies across corporate and operational functions.

• Experience evaluating financial and business processes such as accounting, treasury, acquisitions, development, and lease administration.

• Familiarity with IT general controls and application control assessments, with the ability to work closely with IT stakeholders.

• Proficiency in audit program management and continuous improvement approaches, including analytics and automation.

• Knowledge of recognized control frameworks such as COSO.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, respond to evolving risks, and support sensitive projects with professionalism and discretion.